March 1, 2026

#298 - Whole Wisdom, Whole Peace - Part 2

#298 - Whole Wisdom, Whole Peace - Part 2

In this message from James 3:13–18, Pastor Brian explores the contrast between two kinds of wisdom — wisdom from above and wisdom from below — and the fruit each produces. James teaches that true wisdom cannot be measured by words or claims, but by the visible fruit in our lives:…

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Feb. 22, 2026

#297 - Whole Wisdom, Whole Peace - Part 1 - Two Wisdoms, Two Roots

#297 - Whole Wisdom, Whole Peace - Part 1 - Two Wisdoms, Two Roots

There are two kinds of wisdom. One from heaven, one from earth. One produces peace and wholeness. The other produces disorder and chaos. In this message from James 3:13-16, Pastor Brian Overturf shows us how to identify which wisdom is ruling our hearts by examining the fruit it's producing in…

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Feb. 15, 2026

#296 - Sermon - Whole Lives, Whole Words — The Power of Words - James 3:4-12

#296 - Sermon - Whole Lives, Whole Words — The Power of Words - James 3:4-12

Whole Lives and Whole Words | Part 2 - The Power of Words Your words don't just come out of nowhere — they steer, they scorch, and they expose what's really going on in your heart. In this episode, Pastor Brian Overturf continues through James 3, unpacking four things God…

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Feb. 11, 2026

#295 - Pastor, Who Do You Listen To? (A Follow-Up to "Whole Lives and Whole Words" #293)

#295 - Pastor, Who Do You Listen To? (A Follow-Up to "Whole Lives and Whole Words" #293)

After preaching on James 3 and the weight of teaching God’s Word, Pastor Brian answers the question many asked: “Who do you listen to — and how do you decide who to trust?” In this follow-up episode, Brian unpacks the modern Christian content landscape, names movements and patterns he believes…

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Feb. 10, 2026

#294 - Two Halftimes, One Problem - The Fig Tree Has No Fruit

#294 - Two Halftimes, One Problem - The Fig Tree Has No Fruit

In this episode, Pastor Brian tackles both the Super Bowl halftime show and Turning Point USA’s “All-American Halftime Show” — and argues that while they look different on the surface, they expose the same deeper issue. Using Mark 11 and Jesus’ cursing of the fig tree, Brian challenges American Christians…

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Feb. 9, 2026

#293 - Sermon - Whole Lives, Whole Words — The Privilege of Teaching - James 3:1–3

#293 - Sermon - Whole Lives, Whole Words — The Privilege of Teaching - James 3:1–3

Whole Lives and Whole Words | James 3:1-3 In this powerful message, we explore what God expects from those who speak for Him. James challenges us to examine the connection between our hearts and our words, revealing that our speech is one of the clearest windows into our spiritual maturity.…

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Feb. 6, 2026

#292 - AMA - Faith Alone But Never Alone: Paul and James in Harmony

#292 - AMA - Faith Alone But Never Alone: Paul and James in Harmony

Does Romans 4 contradict James 2? In this episode, Pastor Brian carefully walks through Romans 4:4 and explains how Paul and James are not opposing each other, but defending the same gospel from different errors. Paul protects grace from legalism. James protects grace from empty profession. Together, they show us…

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Sept. 23, 2025

#291 - WHOLE L.I.F.E. Discipleship - James 1.1

#291 - WHOLE L.I.F.E. Discipleship - James 1.1

James opens his letter by calling us to wholeness—not fractured faith, but whole-life discipleship. In this episode, we look at James 1:1 and discover what it means to lay down our identity, confess Jesus as Lord, abide where He plants us, and endure with joy. Full printable notes can be…

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Sept. 15, 2025

#290 - Church and Politics

#290 - Church and Politics

What do I make over the events and political assassination of Charlie Kirk? I think God is indeed up to something big, but it might not be what most want to hear.

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Aug. 18, 2025

#289 - The Whole Life - An Introduction to James

#289 - The Whole Life - An Introduction to James

Before we walk verse by verse through James, we need to see the bigger picture. James writes from within the great story of the Bible — a story that begins with creation and ends in the restoration of all things. This story moves through five great movements: 1. Creation –…

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July 24, 2025

#288 - Unhindered - The Gospel is Unstoppable - Acts 28

#288 - Unhindered - The Gospel is Unstoppable - Acts 28

Paul finally arrives in Rome. After everything he’s been through, he spends two years preaching and teaching from a small rented house—unchained in spirit, even though he’s still in chains. In this episode, we walk through the final verses of Acts and reflect on why the book ends the way…

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July 23, 2025

#287 - The Final Voyage Begins - Acts 28.11-14

#287 - The Final Voyage Begins - Acts 28.11-14

After three months on Malta, Paul finally sets sail again and begins the last stretch toward Rome. In this episode, we walk with him from port to port, watching how God provides open doors, good winds, and unexpected fellowship along the way. The journey isn’t over yet, but the finish…

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July 22, 2025

#286 - Miracles in Malta - Acts 28.3-10

#286 - Miracles in Malta - Acts 28.3-10

In this episode of the AL Pastor Podcast, we continue our journey through Acts 28 as Paul faces a venomous viper, a superstitious crowd, and a divine setup for healing and favor. When the snake bites, the islanders cry judgment—but Paul simply shakes it into the fire and keeps moving.…

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July 21, 2025

#285 - Malta Wasn't on the Map (But it Was in God's Plan) - Acts 28.1-2

#285 - Malta Wasn't on the Map (But it Was in God's Plan) - Acts 28.1-2

After surviving a violent shipwreck, Paul and 275 others wash ashore on the island of Malta—cold, soaked, and unaware of where they are. But God knew. In this episode, we explore Acts 28:1–2 and discover how divine providence meets human kindness, how unexpected places become places of ministry, and how…

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July 17, 2025

Sabbatical - A Podcast Update

Sabbatical - A Podcast Update

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June 6, 2025

#283 - Acts 21.1-14

#283 - Acts 21.1-14

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May 13, 2025

#281 - Acts 18.1-11 - Jesus says I am with you

#281 - Acts 18.1-11 - Jesus says I am with you

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May 12, 2025

#280 - How to Interpret the Bible

#280 - How to Interpret the Bible

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May 12, 2025

#279 - Podcast UPDATE

#279 - Podcast UPDATE

Just a quick update and checking with you on what's to come!

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April 26, 2025

#278 - Grace alone, Faith Alone, Scripture Alone - Acts 15

#278 - Grace alone, Faith Alone, Scripture Alone - Acts 15

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April 21, 2025

#277 - Acts 14

#277 - Acts 14

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April 12, 2025

#276 - Acts 13.13-52

#276 - Acts 13.13-52

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April 9, 2025

#275 - Acts 13.4-12

#275 - Acts 13.4-12

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April 8, 2025

#274 - Acts 13.1-3

#274 - Acts 13.1-3

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